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Nagasaki Family History

Nagasaki Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nagasawa, Yamasaki, Hamasaki, Kawasaki, Nagata, Sasaki, Yamazaki

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Where is the Nagasaki family from?

You can see how Nagasaki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagasaki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nagasaki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nagasaki family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nagasaki's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nagasaki families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagasaki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Nagasaki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagasaki census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 572 immigration records available for the last name Nagasaki. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 93 military records available for the last name Nagasaki. For the veterans among your Nagasaki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagasaki lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nagasaki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nagasaki in 1962 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nagasaki ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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